Registered Nurse​/RN - Traveling *Nights

Travel Med Surg RN – 13‑week assignment in Freeport, Illinois.

The Med Surg Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive, high‑quality, patient‑centered care in medical‑surgical and telemetry units. This role involves assessing patient health conditions, monitoring cardiac telemetry data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage diverse patient needs. The position requires strong clinical skills in med‑surg and telemetry nursing, critical thinking abilities, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics.

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in adherence to nursing standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ conditions, documenting changes and reporting concerns to the care team.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, assist physicians during treatments, and monitor patient responses.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients recovering from medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Document comprehensive patient information, including vital signs, medications, treatments, and care outcomes, in the medical record.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, to create and implement individualized care plans.
• Manage multiple patients efficiently, prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical needs.
• Ensure infection control practices are strictly followed, including hand hygiene and PPE use.
• Advocate for patients’ needs and preferences, ensuring they are respected and integrated into the care plan.
• Facilitate discharge planning, coordinating with patients, families, and external resources to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.

• One year of recent Med Surg RN experience.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Strong clinical skills in med‑surg and telemetry nursing.
• Critical thinking abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50–100 lbs), push, pull, and bend.

• Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.

• Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally, as well as working without assistance from other personnel.

• Must possess visual acuity and ability to effectively communicate.

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage.
• Life and short‑term disability offered.
• Aggressive Refer‑a‑friend Bonus Program.
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fusion is an EEO/E-Verify Employer.